Brooklyn Art Library Est. 2016
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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At our core, Brooklyn Art Library is a community space where a diverse network of creatives come together. We look forward to working with you to highlight your upcoming event within our unique space!
- A/V Equipment
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Street Parking
- Wifi
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
Located on a quiet street in the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Art Library is home to the largest collection of artist sketchbooks in the world.Towering white shelves line the white walls of the library, holding over 35,000 sketchbooks individually doodled by students, freelance creatives, and professional artists from more than 130 countries. The arrangement of colorful sketchbooks creates a distinctive pattern and artistic aesthetic unique to our venue, serving as an ideal backdrop for parties, weddings, photo/film shoots, corporate retreats, workshops, and more.
- Design:
White painted brick, high ceilings, and black exposed beams give the library a hip industrial ambience that pairs well with the warmth and personality of the rows upon rows of sketchbooks. Brooklyn Art Library's storefront is made up entirely of windows, flooding the space with natural light and giving the space a bright and airy feel. Overhead track lighting illuminates the space on cloudy days and evenings, giving the space a moody and gallery-like ambience.
- Standout Venue Features:
- Our library of artist books is truly one-of-a-kind, and is the largest crowd-sourced collection of sketchbooks in the world. We're excited to work with clients to utilize the collection in creative ways for your event, from curated collections to custom displays of artist prints.
- Extra Perks:
- Brooklyn Art Library has 1200 sq. ft. of usable space, 14 ft. ceilings, and roll-up double door access for load-in. We have an assortment of 40 chairs available, including vintage wooden folding chairs and modern white bucket chairs. Speakers, garment racks, and string lights (hung from tops of shelves) also available for use. Located in the growing and vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Art Library is easily accessible via the L train.
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MOVIES:
The Big Sick
TV:
Mysteries at the Museum
- Reading Room:
- The heart of Brooklyn Art Library, where all 35,000 sketchbooks are housed and on view.
- - View: White exposed brick, high ceilings, natural + track lighting, industrial cement floors.
- - Max Capacity: 115
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
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- Photographer: Courtesy of The Sosh Life
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Home to the largest collection of artist sketchbooks in the world, our walls are lined with white shelves that hold over 35,000 handmade sketchbooks created by artists and designers from around the world.
- Photographer: Steven Peterman
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The library is a platform for artists to share their sketchbooks in an innovative and unconventional way, and a community space at the center of the Williamsburg art scene.
- Photographer: Steven Peterman
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Wall of sketchbooks.
- Photographer: Steven Peterman
![brooklynartlibrary - jasminedarling Brooklyn Art Library](https://www.venuereport.com/media/cache/resolve/venue_gallery/uploads/2017/07/brooklynartlibrary+-+jasminedarling.jpg)
- Photographer: Courtesy of Jasmine Darling
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
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At our core, Brooklyn Art Library is a community space where a diverse network of creatives come together.
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
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Indoor Venue Space Only
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
![Brooklyn-Art-Library-6 Brooklyn Art Library](https://d3emaq2p21aram.cloudfront.net/media/cache/venue_gallery/uploads/2017/02/Brooklyn-Art-Library-6.jpg)
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
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Brooklyn Art Library has 1200 sq. ft. of usable space, 14 ft. ceilings, and roll-up double door access for load-in.
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
![Brooklyn-Art-Library-12 Brooklyn Art Library](https://d3emaq2p21aram.cloudfront.net/media/cache/venue_gallery/uploads/2017/02/Brooklyn-Art-Library-12.jpg)
We have an assortment of 40 chairs available, including vintage wooden folding chairs and modern white bucket chairs.
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
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We have 2 on site rooms available for rent during events. A private room for the caterer with sink and fridge and a pack room for wedding storage and preparation.
- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Desserts: BCakeNY
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
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- Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Photography
- Event Design: Lindsey M. Events
- Floral Design: Gardenia Organic
- Paper Design: Park Slope Press
- Rentals: Octavia & Brown
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Wedding photo shoot in Brooklyn Art Library's reading room.
- Photographer: Bashful Captures
- Floral Design: Cala Floral Studio
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Brooklyn Art Library's brand new location is unlike any other venue.
- Photographer: Bashful Captures
- Floral Design: Cala Floral Studio
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The rows of shelves provide a distinctive aesthetic and inviting atmosphere perfect for engagement pictures, wedding showers, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Photographer: Bashful Captures
- Floral Design: Cala Floral Studio